I think a big issue for the T’Birds attack end was a lack of stability and too many changes. I think if they have a lineup like Cardwell/Dwan/Horjus/Williams/Petty/Wilson/Sterling a significant amount of game time to build combinations they’d be a in a good position to finally make finals.
Dropping Sinclair is an interesting one. I’m not sure if it’s really to do with her performances, I feel it’s more because Allen stepped up when Sinclair/Garbin were out and Sophie is on a two year contract. Garbin also a much better GS.